Here's the third part of my four part Bali series. 

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Since it was my first time in Bali, I squeezed in as many places to go in a short amount of time. I left no time for rest. We were just hopping from one place to the other. After Ubud and Nusa Penida, we made our way to Canggu which is my favorite village. It has so much character. There are so many quaint boutique shops on the streets, the number of cafes are infinite, and the food was heavenly. Our tour guide said that most of the people in the area were from Australia or America. They left their homes and migrated to Bali to put up a store, restaurant or cafe. During the day, they spend their time surfing then come afternoon, they go back to run their business. That's the life! Not everyone likes the hustle and bustle of the city life. It does take a toll. There are those who would rather wake up next to the beach every day and live in a slower paced atmosphere.

When I do come back, I will make sure to spend more time in Canggu.

There were so many great choices in Canggu. The resorts were of quality and affordable. It was difficult to choose. We ended up going with The Chillhouse Canggu. It stood out because of their amenities. Aside from the very picturesque color scheme, they have a pool, a vegetarian cafe, and they offer daily yoga sessions. We got a Deluxe Room for two pax. Rates start at IDR 1,180,000. Each room's theme is different from the other. Ours was a black and white motif with a terrace and an outdoor shower. 

The journey to Nusa Penida, Bali is not an easy one but I assure you, it is worth it. Prior to my trip, I did my research and asked around on how to get there. It's a 1-2 hour ferry ride from the Sanur Port depending on how strong the current is. If the current is gentle then it's a comfortable and relaxed boat ride. If it's rough then it's quite excruciating but just think of happy thoughts and time will go by faster. One of my friends even asked me, "Do you get seasick?" I said, "No why?" She goes, "Good because the boat ride is pretty intense." After that remark, I already had second thoughts on booking a tour there but I kept seeing all the beautiful images online. I couldn't miss the opportunity to see it for myself.

I found a few sites online that can arrange the tour for you. You can check out Surya Penida Tour or Paket Tour Nusa Penida. These were the ones suggested to me but I ended up not booking through them. The driver we booked for our stay in Bali had a contact in Nusa Penida. He arranged everything for us and served as our tour guide. Most people opt to stay overnight or longer because traveling there takes a long time but we only had a day to spare. Our day tour was pricey at 2,300,000 Rupiah which is around Php8,467 but it saved us the headache and stress of trying to figure out our own way. Our driver picked us up from our hotel at 7AM in Ubud then brought us to the Sanur Port. We took the Angel Billabong Ferry to Nusa Penida. Once we arrived on the island, we had a driver waiting for us ready to take us around. The main attractions on the island are far from one another and there aren't built roads yet. 

These are just the places we saw with limited time. Imagine what we more we would've seen if we stayed longer. This is definitely a reason why it's a must to come back- even despite the tiring journey.